Back to Routine
How Are You Doing—Really?
I just got back from a break that stretched me in the best ways. My family and I traveled to two places I’d never been before: the Azores and Morocco. In the Azores, we saw limitless numbers of hydrangeas in bloom along the roadside and watched sperm whales in all their majestic splendor. We kept forging into new places and spent a night in the Moroccan desert—riding ATVS, eating under the stars, and meeting new people. An experience that made me feel at once small and at the same time very much alive.
It was magical. And unfamiliar. And fun.
But what really struck me was how good it felt to experience something new.
As a doctor, I often talk about the importance of healthy habits and steady routines. But here’s the other half of the story: our brains need change, too. New experiences help us grow, challenge old patterns, and create new neural connections. They wake us up.
Coming home has reminded me of how easy it is to fall back into the busy swirl of work, family, logistics, and caregiving.
So I want to gently ask you a question I’ve been asking myself: How are you doing—really?
Not just “holding it together.” But deep down. Are you fulfilled?
Do you sleep soundly? Do you feel rested, clear, and supported in your body and mind? Are you grateful for the life you are living?
If not—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
At Roots Health DPC, I offer personalized, direct primary care that’s centered around you. No rushed visits. No jumping through insurance hoops. Just thoughtful, comprehensive care built on real connection.
So if you’ve been putting yourself last—maybe this is the nudge to put yourself first again.
